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Phoibos Eagle RayvsPraesidus Service Watch

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Eagle Ray
PhoibosEagle Ray
MSRP $360
Service Watch
PraesidusService Watch
MSRP $259

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray41mm
Service Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray40h
Service Watch40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray200m
Service Watch100m
MSRP
Eagle Ray$360
Service Watch$259

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$360
$259

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray

The Phoibos Eagle Ray is praised for its solid build quality and affordable GMT functionality. Owners appreciate its sawtooth bezel and crown, finding it a great value for its price and features. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray highly for its functional GMT complication and robust construction at an accessible price point.

Praesidus Service Watch

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a strength for those preferring smaller watches. The dial may show slight discoloration or unevenness in finish.

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